September 2016 News

Australian start-up Curo Technologies has received $1 million from the Hospitals Contribution Fund (HCF) to promote the use of advanced health monitoring systems in the homes of elderly Australians. Could it be the start of a new direction for your health insurance?

A recent report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reveals that one in six Australians suffer from chronic back problems. While the drawbacks of frequent, consistent, chronic pain on any part of the body are obvious, the reality is that the negative effects of these issues stretch well beyond just pain: They can affect your ability to work, your mental health and your overall health as well.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released a new report on the communal health of Australia as a whole. Let's take a look at some of the most significant findings, and how it might affect your private health insurance needs.

Expatriate health insurance offers your overseas workers and their families the confidence to work safely and efficiently in foreign countries; including those where health infrastructure may be of poor quality or even non-existent. Such benefits can translate into better outcomes for your business both before and during medical emergencies - is it time you invested in one?

A recent survey from Jean Hailes has revealed the highest priority concerns that women have for their health, as well as the perspectives of their doctors. How is Australia faring in women's welfare?

A one-of-a-kind survey

The Jean Hailes Women's Health Survey, conducted during the most recent Women's Health Week, was designed to discover what the average Australian woman needs in terms of health information, as well as their behaviour and future requirements from health services.

Better value for money in private health insurance was a major federal election issue, and it appears that the current government is continuing to make it a priority. A new committee has been formed in order to provide informed, expert advice on the implementation and efficacy of a number of planned health reforms.

The new Prostheses List Advisory Committee (PLAC) has now been announced on 8 September, formed with the intent to help Australians gain better value for money from their private health insurance.

This new committee, formed as part of the Coalition government's broader private health reform agenda, has been lauded by Minister for Health Sussan Ley as a necessary first step towards improving accessibility and value for patients.